Environmental Planning and Permitting Lead

Department: Environmental Health/Safety/Occupational Safety

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville, TN, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the business development, operations and production effort for Environmental Planning and Permitting market
• Fee proposals, Scope of Work, Budgeting, Invoicing, Financial Forecasting
• Aid in the development of NEPA documents and/or permit applications
• Assist staff in environmental planning and permitting
• Collaborate with other disciplines and clients to complete projects
• Ensure projects comply with applicable local, state and federal guidelines and codes
• Hire and guide junior staff by providing direction and constructive feedback to support the market
• Act as point of contact for Environmental Planning & Permitting
• Development of project work plan and scope of work, manage projects and client relationships
• Administer quality assurance for project deliverables
• Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams 
• Ensure staff resources are deployed in a productive and profitable manner
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure project needs are balanced with staff availability

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• BS/MS in Civil Engineering, Biology, Archaeology, Geology, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field
• 10+ years of professional experience in NEPA and/or permitting
• Ability to review environmental documents for technical and regulatory completeness
• Demonstrated knowledge of all levels of NEPA and/or the environmental permitting process
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and ability to interpret and apply them in project-specific context
• Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe products and GIS
• Experience in Leadership, Business Development, Client Management, Project Management and Production
• Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
• Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in environmental planning and permitting

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work schedule
• Ability to work hybrid work schedule
• Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More